Conversation – 15

The Places We Go

Often it takes something major to wake us up as we struggle to maintain an illusion of control.

In life, most of us want things to go to the places we have envisioned ourselves going. We have plans and visions, some of them divinely inspired, that we want to see through to completion. We want to be happy, successful, and healthy, all of which are perfectly natural and perfectly human. So when life takes us to places we didn’t consciously want to go, we often feel as if something has gone wrong, or we must have made a mistake somewhere along the line, or any number of other disheartening possibilities. This is just life’s way of taking us to a place we need to go for reasons that go deeper than our own ability to reason. These hard knocks and trials are designed to shed light on our unconscious workings and deepen our experience of reality.

Often it takes something major to wake us up, to shake us loose from our ego’s grip as it struggles to maintain an illusion of control. It is loss of control more than anything else that humbles us and enables us to see the big picture. It reminds us that the key to the universe lies in what we do not know, and what we do know is a small fraction of the great mystery in which we live. This awareness softens and lightens us, as we release our resistance to what is. Another gift gleaned from going to these seemingly undesirable places is that, in our response to difficulty, we can see all the patterns and unresolved emotional baggage that stand in the way of our unconditional joyfulness. Joy exists within us independently of whether things go our way or not. And when we don’t feel it, we can trust that we will find it if we are willing to surrender to the situation, moving through it as we move through our difficult feelings.

We can take our inspiration from any fairy tale that finds its central character lost in a dark wood, frightened and alone. We know that the journey through the wood provides its own kind of beauty and richness. On the other side, we will emerge transformed, lighter and brighter, braver and more confident for having moved through that darkness.

“Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” – Phil Colllins

How can I just let you walk away, just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
You’re the only one who really knew me at all

How can you just walk away from me,
When all I can do is watch you leave
Cause we’ve shared the laughter and the pain and even shared the tears
You’re the only one who really knew me at all

So take a look at me now, oh there’s just an empty space
And there’s nothing left here to remind me,
Just the memory of your face
Ooh take a look at me now, well there’s just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds and that’s what I’ve got to face

I wish I could just make you turn around,
Turn around and see me cry
There’s so much I need to say to you,
So many reasons why
You’re the only one who really knew me at all

So take a look at me now, well there’s just an empty space
And there’s nothing left here to remind me, just the memory of your face
Now take a look at me now, cause there’s just an empty space

But to wait for you, is all I can do and that’s what I’ve got to face
Take a good look at me now, cause I’ll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
It’s the chance I’ve gotta take

Take a look at me now

@taci,

Some issues have come up regarding my daughter. The doctors seem to have it
under control if not Mamabear will be back.

Yes, son is senior now and I am a happy camper. 🙂

Funky Town – Lipps, inc.

Gotta make a move
To a town that’s right for me
Town to get me movin’
Keep me groovin’ with some energy
Well, I talk about it, talk about it
Talk about it, talk about it
Talk about, talk about
Talk about movin’
Gotta move on
Gotta move on
Gotta move on
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Gotta make a move
To a town that’s right for me
Town to get me movin’
Keep me groovin’ with some energy
Well, I talk about it, talk about it
Talk about it, talk about it
Talk about, talk about
Talk about movin’
Gotta move on
Gotta move on
Gotta move on
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Won’t you take me to
Funkytown?
Take me, won’t you take me?
Take me, won’t you take me?
Take me, won’t you take me?
Take me, won’t you take me?
I wanna go to Funkytown
I wanna go to Funkytown
I wanna go to Funkytown
I wanna go to Funkytown

@taci,

Yes my son is a senior! Thank god. 🙂 Last one done!!!!!! I will be here off and on
this weekend.

@bassetbabe,

I hope you had the best day ever! Happy Birthday and many healthy returns. ♥

I have been in a dentist chair today and a lot to do today as we will be in the
20’s this weekend.

My teeth and gums are perfect. 🙂 I have a lot of of doctor appt toward the end of
the year.

Blessings to you and your family. ♥ I love Bassets Dogs. ♥

Cherie, adorable picture!

Bassetbabe, do you have any big plans for today?

Sheba, a ways back you asked how my son was doing in College. So far so good I think, lol, from what I know. You still have one in College too, right? Is he a Sr. ? Hope your daughter is doing well, and you, your sister and Parents.

Cherie,Thank you once again.Those 2 together,especially the tiny 1 are soooooooo cute.

Sheba,Thank you so much for our song and all my beautiful birthday wishes,especially the much loved bassets.

I also wanted to thank you for the pic of the gorgeous sunflowers at top of page.My friends I mentioned 2 or 3 pages back that were murdered in their home almost 2 yrs ago at end of this month,the Mother’s favorite flower was sunflower.So that picture brought back a good memory of her.I needed that and somehow you knew.

Hope everyone has a great day.(((((((HUGS))))))))

Sheba,It has definently big fun reading your stories.Love that beautiful flower too.

Hi ya Sheba … What Wonderful words to read about Us All Sheba. I can just Hear Your Heart in Every Post … You’re so Thoughtful and Sweet. The Honor is All Mine … to hear that I have made a Difference in Someones Journey is Awesome. Cherie Loves Life, Caring, Sharing and Sheba Your thread has it All … My Mom Played Funkytown (Lipps Inc) today .. Hope we’re All still dancing! Night-nite Sheba♥

@bassetbabe HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Hey Sheba, thanks for the pink flowers. I am in a pink mood too!
I saw a baby rattler on the trail today.
Cherie, we are having quite the heat wave here in So Ca..

Sheba, read a few pages back and was glad that all is well with your tests.
oh, and I missed the train ride. Will have to look it up.
But my husband and son tried the Poutinerie for breakfast – what were they thinking?
Basically french fries covered in gravy, makes me laugh to think about it.

ok, well time to read your ghost stories.
Shout out to all – Deek, Loaf, Cherie, McPoopoo, Veepee, Pookie
Bassetbabe ,best wishes for a very Happy Birthday!

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Peace Out Peeps! Enjoy your evening and have a great day.♥

Shout out to all and Happy Birthday Bassetbabe. ♥

Everyone grab a cup. 🙂

Enjoy your day Bassetbabe. ♥